Technology & MSG

I’ve driven past Lures Bar and Grille dozens of times on my way to Annapolis, but never stopped in. The restaurant is located on the side of General’s Highway in Crownsville, a stone’s throw north of Rams Head Roadhouse.
Having grown up on the tributaries of the Chesapeake, I found the interior well appointed and inviting. [...]

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I’m not usually a fan of bottled water. It’s pricey. You end up with lots of bottles. But sometimes, it’s the only thing going.
Over the weekend, I stopped into Trader Joe’s for lunch. I grabbed a pre-made wrap and was looking for something to drink, when I discovered the following: a half-liter bottle of spring [...]

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A group of my friends were in town for Thanksgiving, so we all went out to dinner at Pad Thai last night. The restaurant is located on West Street in Annapolis, just across the street from Stan & Joe’s Saloon and a brief walk from Rams Head Tavern. Warm and inviting, Pad Thai is filled [...]

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I was summoned to serve jury duty as a petit juror for the Circuit Court in Anne Arundel County. Starting last Tuesday, I was on call. Out of 1,569 prospective jurors, I was number 1,531. When I called on Monday evening I learned that I wasn’t to come in until Thursday morning.
Per the recommendation of [...]

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The Annapolis installment of Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant offered a much better experience than its Washington, D.C. counterpart. My biggest gripe there was that people would hover around your table, hoping to grab it once you were through eating. Not so in Maryland’s capital, where a host/hostess will seat your party. They take reservations [...]

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The Annapolis Greek Festival 2008 is going on this weekend, Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 12pm-7pm. Those hours aren’t listed on the web site, but I happened to stop by this evening to grab a bite to eat and check things out. The festival has been hosted by Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church forever, [...]

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Located a short block from Annapolis City Dock, Maria’s Sicilian Ristorante serves up amazing Sicilian dishes. A rich menu, impressive service, and elegant surroundings make Maria’s perfect for evening out on the town.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no gourmet. Just as the United States is advertised as the “melting pot,” Italian dining [...]

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